candle Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 its available for XEGS, in fact is has even XEGS mode jumper as for the order - let me finnish shipping out current batch first, then i'll have the time to do another run if that will be the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I could not anticipate, that CPLD chip advertised as 5V tollerant, capable of withstanding 5.5V (7V with overshoot) on each pin according to the datasheet will be destroyed by something that trival - lesson that costed me several chips to learn What are the pins on the CPLD that aren't 5v tolerant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 in this design or generally speaking? if first case - RD4 and RD5 as they are directly connected to 5V lines in some (most?) of stock atari cartridges in general - all io - you connect one to 5V supply and it dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkstone Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) Yuhuu, I received mine today!! Really nice board, as always. But I have to do some field work next week so it will take a while until I test it. Thanks Sebastian!! Edited November 24, 2011 by pinkstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 No problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hey Sebastian, I received the boards today, very nice work Thank you for the very fast delivery Now to install them... Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 i've updated preorder list just to keep track of things and let people see if there is something i'm waiting for from then (ie missing shipping address) tendency is i'm doing mainstream units - that would be 800XL and XE line, but cables were made for 1200XL and XEGS, plus i've bought some bigger envelopes to accomodate "plus size" shipments I don't see my name on the list, at all. I have paid for 2 units, both for 130XE. Please let me know if you need my address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) It would seem my 800XL doesn't have the vias as illustrated in the guide at http://spiflash.org/block/21.htm Mine aren't hollow and they don't seem to be present at the points needed for the connections on the left (RW + Reset). Another thing is that soldering around there can potentially make contact with the PBI clip that holds things in place. Taking the clip off isn't really an option if you've got anything plugged in because it then becomes too insecure. I've not started anything yet but am thinking I might need to solder to the edge connector itself, then make another hole in the motherboard to run the wires back up top. Edited November 27, 2011 by Rybags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Gary, could you post a picture of your board? i belive i have every 800xl that was produced (including secam rose) and this part of the board is routed in the same way each and every time soldering directly to the pbi port is quite stupid idea, as it will surely lead to reliability problems with devices connected by pbi clip you mean that piece of metal that provides additional fraction to the shell of pbi connector? if you really want to change these locations, you need to look up on schematics, or sloopy's aid (pdf with every atari chip drawn with signals for each pin) or use another source to locate nessesary lines bottom line - DO NOT solder directly to PBI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) I did the power mod that way - actually there's no other choice. Yes, it's not really a preferred option - every chance the nearby trace could lift, plus if you go too far the other way it would interfere with plugged in devices. Also, I believe there's different types of PBI clips - my 800XL they're seperate pieces but on my 600XL I'm fairly sure they're integrated into the shielding. Here's a cut from an old pic when I first installed VBXE - it's not an optimal view but probably better than I could get right now without pulling the machine apart. ed - looking at those pics, it seems the vias are in fact present. With the machine not taken apart it made them hard to see. Edited November 27, 2011 by Rybags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 they are there allright, just plugged with solder - so you're safe and sound, and can proceed as shown in guide i think that its connected to the main shielding by rivets in 600xl, and is separate piece in 800xl there are some chances that if you do this cleanly enough, there won't be any mechanical clearance issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yeah... I might just dab hot silicone glue on top to make sure. Would have had this done by now, but too tired during the week and too busy this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 take your time, or we will have "quality of 800xl motherboards" thread open in a jiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Candle, I PMed you yesterday with my machine info (actually, the machine info of the person I'm selling my Ultimate1mb to) ... can you confirm you received that? I know you're busy. 130XE. Edited November 27, 2011 by Mirage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 yes, i did, and its not a problem it was exhausting week thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues76 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Candle, I sent you a PM about the ultimate. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Hey DocRotCod, please check your PM's about the Ultimate1mb, thanks. (sorry to everyone else, he didn't have his PM notifications turned on before and it's regarding his U1mb). Candle, got your message, thanks much, you're a gentleman. Going to arrange it with DocRotCod. Edited November 27, 2011 by Mirage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues76 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Candle, thank you for your PM. I'm talking to sloopy. If early next year, you happen to have an extra 1umb , remember me. thanks, Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hey Candle, Got mine sometime over the Thanksgiving weekend. Do you have the website up with the install instructions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 spiflash.org as usual? but i've done detailed instructions for 800xl at the moment i still need more time to do the rest, but real life, and to be more exact my day job is getting in the way small update in status of shipments is here those people who haven't received tracking numbers will get them tomorrow (that is when i wake up - its 3am here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Got mine a few days ago... thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 spiflash.org as usual? but i've done detailed instructions for 800xl at the moment i still need more time to do the rest, but real life, and to be more exact my day job is getting in the way small update in status of shipments is here those people who haven't received tracking numbers will get them tomorrow (that is when i wake up - its 3am here) Sweet! I hope to have it before a road trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Yesterday I got mine!!! Thanks candle.... I know I was a bit impatient, but I'm extremely happy with your shipment. You did a great and wonderful job on this! one more thing... Is there any clue I can see from the outside, or at the package which 'packet' is for XL and which is for XE? I did not see any markers about that. Thanks again! Greetz M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'd say the cable lengths esp the one for MMU should be the clues. MMU on the 800XL is close to the OS, the XE somewhat further away. I've not done mine yet - a handy bit of info might be at what points in the cable are best to do those 45 Degree folds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Yay, the list now says "sent" for mine. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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